Female mandrills prefer to mate with males that:

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Female mandrills prefer to mate with males who exhibit the secondary sexual characteristics associated with high rank and competitive ability. This is because these traits are indicative of genetic quality and good health. Defending food resources or carrying infants may provide indirect benefits to the females, but do not necessarily indicate good genetic quality. Being a member of the same natal group may actually decrease the chances of mating, as inbreeding can have negative effects on offspring health.

Female Mandrills Prefer to Mate with Males That